Planning and Zoning Commission

Regular Meeting

Palatine, IL · January 27, 2026

Minutes

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 (847) 359-9050 www.palatine.il.us MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wood Called the meeting to order at 7:02PM II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bettenhausen moved for approval of the minutes, Commissioner Kolososki seconded the Motion. Motion is approved by voice vote A. PZC Minutes: 01-13-2026 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Bettenhausen SECONDER: Kolososki AYES: Jan Wood, Cindy Roth Wurster, Tim Schubert, Kevin Cavanaugh, Eric Friedman, Rodney Bettenhausen, Robert Kolososki NAYES: None IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. 311 E. Northwest Highway 1. Special Use Amendment to permit the expansion of an existing Medical Office(Physical Therapy). SU-000236-2025 – 311 E Northwest Highway – District #6 Notice was published in the Journal & Topics on January 8th, 2026 and mailed to the owners of the surrounding properties. Petitioner's Exhibits: 1. Special Use Application 2. Floor Plan VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 3. Business Plan 4. Plat of Survey 5. O-116-23 – 315 E Northwest Highway – SU 6. Public Notice Background: Staff (Mr. Auer) provides background on the request. The petitioner proposes to expand an existing physical therapy office into a previously unoccupied tenant space. Sworn in petitioner: Lisa Fischer, 315 E. Northwest Highway. Ms. Fischer states that the practice is seeking additional floor space. There will be no change to hours of operation, number of clients served, services offered, or staffing levels. Commissioner Roth-Wurster asks whether the hours of operation will change. Ms. Fischer confirms there will be no change to hours, no increase in treatment beds, and that the request is solely to add floor space. Commissioner Friedman asks whether patients have expressed any difficulty with parking. Ms. Fischer states that there have been no parking issues and that there is ample available parking. Staff (Mr. Auer) provides additional information. Medical office uses require Special Use approval for floor plan review in this zoning district. The expansion will not increase employee count, client volume, or hours of operation. The adjacent space was previously a business use, and staff finds no negative impact on parking. Staff Recommendation: Medical office uses are permitted in the subject zoning district following Special Use review. The submitted business plan has indicated that the expansion will not increase the level of staffing, clients, or hours of operation. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the proposed Special Use amendment, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the Business Plan and Floor Plan submitted by the Petitioner, except as such plans may be changed to conform to Village of Palatine Codes and Ordinances. There were no further questions. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Roth-Wurster DISCUSSION: Commissioner Kolososki states that, particularly with the baby boomer population, there is a clear need for additional physical therapy services. Commissioner Roth-Wurster notes that the petitioner is returning for an expansion of an existing business, is pleased the practice is doing well, and states that the request VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 meets the standards. Commissioner Friedman comments that the request is straightforward, that the intensity of the use does not change from the prior approval, and that the expansion is reasonable. Chairman Wood notes that she has operated a business in the same plaza for over 25 years and has not experienced parking issues. She states it is good to see a successful business expanding, providing more space for equipment, and that there is ample parking on that side of the plaza. She concludes that the request meets the standards, with no negative impact on health, safety, or welfare. Standards are met. Chairman Wood summarized that this request has met the standards and was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0. This item will tentatively go to Village Council on Monday February 9th, 2026 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Cavanaugh SECONDER: Roth-Wurster AYES: Jan Wood, Cindy Roth Wurster, Tim Schubert, Kevin Cavanaugh, Eric Friedman, Rodney Bettenhausen, Robert Kolososki NAYES: None B. 158 N. Maple Street 1. Variation for a fence to be set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard, instead of the minimum required 5-foot setback. 2. Variation not to install landscaping material between the fence and the lot line abutting a public street. VAR-000234-2025 – 158 N Maple St – District #6 Notice was published in the Journal & Topics on January 8th, 2026 and mailed to the owners of the surrounding properties. Petitioner's Exhibits: 1. Variation Application 2. Proof of Ownership 3. Spot Survey 4. Site Plan and Fence Elevation 5. Petitioner Narrative & Landscaping Plan 6. O-088-24 – 152 N maple – SU 7. Letter of Opposition 8. Public Notice 9. Statement of Hardship VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 10. Letters of Support Background: Staff (Mr. Auer) provides background on the request. The petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a 6-foot-tall fence in a side yard abutting a street. Mr. Auer explains that the original plans did not include landscaping. Landscaping has since been added to the proposal, and therefore a variation for landscaping is no longer required. However, the landscaping variation remains listed on the staff report because it was included in the public notice. Landscaping will not be part of the Commission’s vote. Sworn in petitioner: Christopher Thomas, owner, 158 N. Maple Street. Mr. Thomas states that he is requesting common-sense recognition of the unique conditions of his lot. He explains that the sidewalk is set behind the curb and that, combined with required setbacks, results in a 20-foot setback from the street. This creates a significant hardship, as approximately 1,000 square feet of usable yard space cannot be effectively used. He conducted an audit of the block and found that eight homes have fences, four of which are 6-foot privacy fences. He states this is consistent with surrounding single-family homes. He notes that his home is directly impacted by headlights from multi-family housing across the street, with vehicle headlights shining directly into his patio and living areas. A 6-foot privacy fence would mitigate this issue. He adds that the proposed landscaping meets a high standard and respectfully requests approval based on the facts presented. Mr. Thomas presents photographs showing headlights from the adjacent multi-family development shining into the rear windows of his home. Commissioner Friedman asks where the photos were taken and where Mr. Thomas was located within the house. Mr. Thomas states the photos were taken while he was seated at the dining room table, noting that both the dining and living rooms are directly impacted. Chairman Wood expresses some confusion regarding the request and asks why the additional two feet of relief is necessary, stating that approval would be more straightforward if the relief were reduced. Mr. Auer explains that a 6-foot fence with a 5-foot setback (including landscaping) — is permitted without council approval. Chairman Wood comments that it seems like a significant amount of work for a two- foot difference and asks why it is so important. Mr. Thomas explains that the backyard is narrow, includes a patio, and that the difference between four feet and six feet of usable space would make a meaningful difference for his children. Commissioner Cavanaugh raises concerns about the proposed vegetation, noting that a tree shown in the parkway could potentially obstruct sight lines near Maple Avenue and worsen visibility. He asks whether the tree is necessary. Mr. Thomas responds that the parkway tree would be a Village-planted tree and that the specific species and placement would be determined by Public Works. Mr. Auer confirms that the tree would be outside the scope of this request. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 4 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 Commissioner Cavanaugh reiterates concerns about sight lines to the east. Mr. Auer notes that Public Works and Engineering have established standards for tree placement. Commissioner Kolososki states that a solid fence would help block intrusive headlights from the condos and townhomes and believes a privacy fence is appropriate. He encourages the petitioner to pursue the additional two feet and comments that the yard would be beneficial for the family. Chairman Wood discusses the headlight issue and suggests that window treatments such as blinds or curtains could potentially address the concern. Mr. Thomas states that he researched traffic volumes from the adjacent condominium driveway and found approximately 10–14 vehicles per hour during peak periods. He describes the traffic and headlights as intrusive. He explains that the family initially considered an open fence but changed course due to traffic volume and intrusiveness. He notes that they have been working with the Village on this request for some time. He also states that the street experiences heavy commuter traffic related to nearby train access during morning and evening hours, with vehicles speeding to catch trains, creating additional safety concerns. Chairman Wood asks about the neighboring property to the west and whether the fence would affect sight lines. Mr. Thomas states that the neighboring property does not have a fence but has arborvitae planted to address ingress and egress concerns and to screen views along the sidewalk. Commissioner Schubert asks about snow removal and how it is currently handled and how it would be handled with the fence in place. Mr. Thomas states he is not certain how plowing would change but assumes snow would be pushed toward the sidewalk. Sworn-in Petitioner: Stephanie Thomas, 158 N. Maple Street. Ms. Thomas states that when they previously lived at 227 Wood Street, the condominium development piled snow onto what was then a vacant lot for several years and that this practice has since stopped. Commissioner Schubert asks whether snow is shoveled toward the street or into the yard. Ms. Thomas states that snow is shoveled into the yard. Mr. Thomas agrees and adds that the children enjoy having more snow in the yard. Commissioner Bettenhausen asks whether the petitioner would consider alternatives to a 6-foot privacy fence, such as a patio screen, a shorter fence, or a picket fence. Mr. Thomas states that traffic, headlights, security, and privacy are all factors and that a 6-foot privacy fence best addresses those concerns. Commissioner Bettenhausen suggests that a 5-foot board-on-board fence might be sufficient. Mr. Thomas responds that pedestrian sight lines are typically around five feet and notes significant foot traffic from non-neighborhood residents due to the nearby train depot. Commissioner Kolososki asks whether the petitioner has dogs. Mr. Thomas confirms that he has two dogs. Mr. Chairman Wood references photos submitted by the petitioner showing fences on VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 5 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 nearby properties, noting a mix of privacy and picket fencing. Mr. Thomas states that the photographs represent properties within a one-block radius of his home. Chairman Wood asks whether there are privacy fences on corner lots in the area. Mr. Thomas states that there are corner lots with fencing, including 2-foot and 6-foot fences at the rear. Mr. Auer provides additional information regarding fencing regulations, setback requirements, and code standards, and reviews corner-yard fence height limitations. for staff to determine that the fence will align with the character of the locality - staff evaluated fences in the nearby area. Staff observed that the majority of fences in corner lots are open-style fences and are below 6 feet in height. Ultimately, the proposed 6-foot-tall solid fence does not align with general character of the surrounding area. Commissioner Cavanaugh asks whether there are Village standards regarding fence- to-fence connections, noting a neighboring 4-foot picket fence and asking whether a gap would be required. Mr. Auer states he cannot answer definitively at this time and that it would require further review. Ms. Thomas states that their property is one of only two single-family homes along Wood Street and that their lot is uniquely impacted by multi-family development entrances and headlights. She notes that ordinance provisions were intended to address headlight impacts. Chairman Wood asks Staff whether a combination of a shorter fence height with a different setback would be more acceptable. Mr. Auer states that Staff does not support the current application due to inconsistency with surrounding fencing but would reevaluate if the proposal were revised. Staff Recommendation: The petitioner is proposing to construct a 6-foot fence set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard. While Staff acknowledges that there are varying uses in the nearby area (e.g.single-family residential home bounded on two sides by multi-family developments), the proposed 6-foot height and solid fencing elevation are dissimilar from some of the established fencing elements in the area. The proposed fence does not share qualities with corner yard fences in the surrounding area and does not satisfy the minimum standards for a variation. Therefore, Staff recommends denial of the requested Special Use. If the proposed height and fencing elevation opacity were revised after the Commission hearing - Staff would reevaluate its recommendation and present to the respective authority. If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the Site Plan and Elevations submitted by Chris Thomas, petitioner, except as such plans may be changed to conform to the Village’s Codes and Ordinances. 2. A final landscaping plan shall be submitted in a manner acceptable to the Director VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 6 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 of Planning & Zoning. Commissioner Friedman asks whether any action is required regarding landscaping. Mr. Auer states that the motion before the Commission pertains only to the fence variation to allow a 3-foot setback instead of the required 5-foot setback. Commissioner Cavanaugh asks about the process if a 5-foot fence were proposed instead. Mr. Auer states that it would require reevaluation and further review by the appropriate authority. Mr. Thomas asks whether the fence ordinance accounts for unique parkway conditions. Mr. Auer states that parkways are not included in setback calculations as parkways are outside of property boundaries. There were no further questions. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions; seconded by Commissioner Kolososki DISCUSSION: Commissioner Schubert states that traffic related to train commuters is a safety concern and that headlights are intrusive. He finds the additional two feet and proposed landscaping reasonable and supports the request. Commissioner Kolososki supports the request, citing the property’s adjacency to multi-family uses, traffic volume, safety, and privacy concerns, and notes the petitioner’s dedication to improving their home. Commissioner Roth-Wurster states she struggles with fence requests generally, particularly on corner lots where safety considerations apply. She notes that the home previously received setback relief during construction and expresses concern that the request could alter neighborhood character. While acknowledging the unique circumstances, she does not feel sufficient justification has been provided and does not support the request. Commissioner Friedman notes the unique location adjacent to multi-family housing and a high-volume driveway, stating that the conditions limit enjoyment of the yard. He believes the proposed fence with a 3-foot setback would be an improvement over existing conditions and supports the request. Chairman Wood discusses neighborhood character, noting that most nearby fences are picket-style. She finds a 6-foot solid fence visually impactful and would be more comfortable with an open-style fence. She acknowledges the petitioner’s efforts and the uniqueness of the site but remains conflicted. Commissioner Roth-Wurster notes that in other cases, fencing with differing heights at each side of the lot has been used to address similar concerns. Commissioner Bettenhausen states that a 6-foot solid fence appears harsh compared to surrounding examples and suggests a 5-foot board-on-board fence with landscaping as a more appropriate solution. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 7 of 8 Minutes January 27, 2026 Chairman Wood summarized that this request has met the standards and was approved by a vote of 4-3. This item will tentatively go to Village Council on Monday, February 9th, 2026. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Cavanaugh SECONDER: Kolososki AYES: Jan Wood, Tim Schubert, Eric Friedman, Robert Kolososki NAYES: Cindy Roth Wurster, Kevin Cavanaugh, Rodney Bettenhausen V. PUBLIC COMMENT No one came forward VI. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE MOVER: Schubert SECONDER: Cavanaugh AYES: None NAYES: None MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:15PM SUBMITTED BY: Annette Schwab Customer Service VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 8 of 8

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 (847) 359-9050 www.palatine.il.us AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. PZC Minutes: 01-13-2026 IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. 311 E. Northwest Highway 1. Special Use Amendment to permit the expansion of an existing Medical Office(Physical Therapy). B. 158 N. Maple Street 1. Variation for a fence to be set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard, instead of the minimum required 5-foot setback. 2. Variation not to install landscaping material between the fence and the lot line abutting a public street. V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 42 Page 2 of 42 Page 3 of 42 Page 4 of 42 Page 5 of 42 IV.A 311 E. Northwest Highway STAFF REPORT: TO: Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission Jan Wood, Chair FROM: R. Auer PETITIONER: Lisa Fischer PLAN NUMBER: SU-000236-2025 BACKGROUND: The Petitioner is proposing to expand the physical therapy office into a previously unoccupied tenant space. Therefore, the petitioner is requesting the following: 1. Special Use amendment to Ordinance #O-116-23 to permit the expansion of a Medical office use at the subject property. KEY ISSUES: • The Subject Property is zoned “B-2”, General Business District and is approximately 1,789 sq. feet in size. The property is a tenant space located in the Palatine Plaza retail center. The tenant space is currently vacant and was most recently used for a retail carpet and flooring store (Alpha Carpet & Flooring). • The Petitioner is seeking Special Use approval to permit a medical office use as part of an expansion of an existing 4,080 square-foot medical office at 315 W. Northwest Highway. The medical office was granted Special Use approval (O-116-23) in October 2023 and has been operational since completing the initial build-out of the tenant space. Prior to occupying this location, the subject tenant space, the Petitioner operated the business beginning in 2018 at another location on W. Northwest Highway. • The daily number of clients served will not change as part of the expansion. The business intends to maintain the current hours of operation, services offered, and staffing counts. The applicant has stated a need for additional space for the practice. • Clinic hours are: o M-Th 7 am to 7 pm Page 6 of 42 o Fridays 7 am to 5 pm o The clinic is not open on the weekends. • Parking: Prior tenants of the unit were business uses. Consistent with the prior uses, the proposed medical office does not warrant an increase in parking spaces for the Palatine Plaza development. STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USE: Since this Petition is not for a use publicly operated or traditionally affected with the public interest, those standards under Section 14.05 D (2) and (3) are applicable. Specifically, the Petitioners must show that the Special Use, if granted, is so designed, located, and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety, and welfare will be protected and will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is located. The Petitioners have attempted to address the required standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Medical office uses are permitted in the subject zoning district following Special Use review. The submitted business plan has indicated that the expansion will not increase the level of staffing, clients, or hours of operation. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the proposed Special Use amendment, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the Business Plan and Floor Plan submitted by the Petitioner, except as such plans may be changed to conform to Village of Palatine Codes and Ordinances. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Aerial Map 2. Special Use Application 3. Floor Plan 4. Business Plan 5. Plat of Survey 6. O-116-23 - 315 E. Northwest Highway - SU 7. Public Notice Page 7 of 42 311 E. Northwest Highway 0 450 900 Print Date: 1/7/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Page 8 of 42 SPECIAL USE APPLICATION Department of Planning & Zoning 200 E. Wood Street  Palatine, IL  60067-5339 Telephone: (847) 359-9047  Fax (847) 963-6247 Petitioner Name Business Name (if applicable) Lisa Fischer Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Subject Property Address 311 E NORTHWEST HWY Palatine, IL 60067 Please provide a description of your proposed request: Team Rehab is a network of therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy clinics. Since opening our first clinic in Farmington Hills, Michigan in 2001, we have grown to 137 clinics with locations in Michigan and into Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Our mission is to provide the best outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and experience clear improvements in their health. Our clinics receive the highest levels of patient satisfaction and our patients receive the best objectively measurable outcomes. A typical Team Rehab clinic will have a maximum of 15 patients at any one time and around 7 employees so that we can provide intensive hands-on care. Petitioner Justification Special Uses shall not be granted except on findings based upon the evidence in each specific case. Please address the following standards as these will be used in considering the specific relief you are seeking. That use deemed necessary for the public convenience at that location. Explain: Team Rehabilitation has completed demographic analysis of the area and has determined a public need for their services in Palatine. This is a relocation of an existing physical therapy facility that is currently operating in Palatine. The use is designed, located, and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety, welfare will be protected. Explain: This is a proposed tenant buildout in an existing multi-tenant retail building. Use will have no negative impact on existing building, public health, safety, or welfare. Function of the business is actually to improve the health, safety, and welfare of clients. The use will not cause substantial injury to nearby property values. Explain: Page 9 of 42 This is a proposed tenant buildout to a currently vacant space in an existing multi-tenant retail building. Parking and traffic needs are consistent with permitted uses for which the building was designed. No injury to nearby property values, we anticipate our business will actually increase sales/customers for adjacent tenants In order to supplement the above standards, the Planning and Zoning Commission may also consider the following: With respect to front yard fencing and fencing in a rear yard/side yard abutting a street, the following additional standards must be met: a. Will meet the following aesthetic criteria: i. Will not destroy existing vistas in the area; ii. Will enhance the appearance of the homes and the streets in the area; and iii. Will not detract from the overall appearance of the community; or b. The fencing is found to be necessary to protect private property or the safety of the inhabitants of the property. N/A Page 2 of 2 Page 10 of 42 29 Cumberland Drive, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 T: 630.926.3049 E: rlm@merrifieldarch.com Reception Therapy Office Staff Project Name & Location: Treatment Existing Team Rehabilitation Facility Passage Open Area Hydro W/D Exercise Rebounder 32'-0" Toilet Toilet Therapy Approximate Extent of Existing Mirror Break/ Laundry Free-Standing Rack 315 East Northwest Highway 8' Wide x 8' High T Palatine, Illinois 60067 Drywall Cased Openings Thru Masonry Wall (Typical) Passage REF Remove Existing Plywood Backboard; Drawing Title: Sled Remove Existing Data Equipment New Partition 8' Wide x 8' High Drywall Cased Openings Turf Area with Relocated Door & Frame Existing Gas Piping to be Removed Proposed Expansion Plan Proposed Expansion Area Thru Masonry Wall Existing Rear Exit/Service Door to Remain (Typical) Existing Fire Extinguisher Revisions: Existing Electrical Panel & Fire Panel to Remain Revision # Description Issue Date Existing Closet and Existing Water Service and Meter to Remain Break Room Walls & Treatment Door to be Removed Door for Exit Only Existing Toilet Room Fixtures and Accessories Existing Service Sink to Remain Relocated Fire & RPZ Valve to Remain Extinguisher Architect's Certification: Proposed Expansion Plan 1 3/16" = 1'-0" Merrifield Architecture, Ltd. Illinois Professional Design Firm - License #184.008843-0001 COPYRIGHT: Merrifield Architecture, Ltd. expressly reserves its common law copyright and other property rights in these plans. These plans are not to be reproduced, changed or copied in any form or manner whatsoever, nor are they to be assigned to any third party without first obtaining the expressed written permission and consent of Merrifield Architecture, Ltd. These drawings may have been reproduced at a size different than originally drawn. Architect assumes no responsibility for use of incorrect scale. Do Not Scale Drawings Project number 2526 Date 12/12/2025 Drawn by RLM Checked by RLM SS-1 Scale 3/16" = 1'-0" Page 11 of 42 33900 Harper Ave, Suite 104, Clinton Township, MI 48035. Phone 586-416-9100. Fax 586-416-9103 December 10, 2025 Department of Planning & Zoning 200 E. Wood Street Palatine, IL 60067-5339 To Whom It May Concern: Team Rehab is a network of therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy clinics. Since opening our first clinic in Farmington Hills, Michigan in 2001, we have grown to nearly 137 clinics with locations in Michigan and into Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Our mission is to provide the best outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and experience clear improvements in their health. Our clinics receive the highest levels of patient satisfaction and our patients receive the best objectively measurable outcomes. A typical Team Rehab clinic will have a maximum of 15 patients at any one time and around 7 employees so that we can provide intensive hands-on care. Clinic hours are M-Th 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Fridays 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The clinic is not open on the weekends. We continue to open additional clinics in order to make physical, occupational and speech therapy even more accessible to our patients, their friends and their family. Please contact me should you need additional information. Best regards for Team Rehab, Scott Detiveaux Director of Clinic Development Page 12 of 42 Page 13 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. 0-116- 23 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AT 315 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and Village Council of the Village of Palatine on October 9, 2023 Page 14 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. Q- 3 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AT 315 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY WHEREAS, pursuant to a petition and public hearing on September 26, 2023, of which public notice was given as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Palatine, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Palatine, in such case made and provided, held such public hearing and reported their findings relative to a request for Special Use to permit a Medical Office ( Physical Therapy Clinic) at the subject property pursuant to Section 11. 03 (d) 43) of the Palatine Zoning Ordinance, on the following legally described property: PARCEL 1: Lots 1 & 2 in Scher' s Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded August 1, 1958, as Document # 17277738 and as corrected by Certificate of Correction recorded August 28, 1958, as Document # 17302943, in Cook County, Illinois; EXCEPT that part conveyed to the Department of Public Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois by Deed dated January 17, 1962, recorded August 20, 1962, as Document Number 18567814 described as follows: A segment or parcel of land, being that part of Lot 2 in Scher' s Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point on the Southerly line of Northwest Highway as widened ( also known as State Bond Issue Route 19) a distance of 871. 49 feet Southeasterly of the intersection of the Southerly line of said Northwest Highway and center line of Benton Street, said point of commencement being also the most Northerly corner of said Lot 2 in Scher's Subdivision as aforesaid; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of the Northwest Highway, being also the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2 a distance of 481. 55 feet to a point of curvature, being also the point of beginning of said segment or parcel of land; thence continuing Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 2, being also the Southerly line of Northwest Highway and being a curved line concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 955. 00 feet and tangent to said last described course, a distance of 275. 63 feet to a point; thence Northwesterly in a straight line ( being thereof the chord of said segment or parcel of land), a distance of 275 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT that part conveyed to Amoco Oil Company, a Maryland 10/ 06/ 2023 1: 58 PM Page 15 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. Page 2 of 2 Corporation, by Deed dated March 16, 1979, recorded December 26, 1979, as Document # 25293781 described as follows: That part of Lot 1 lying Southeasterly of a line drawn perpendicular to the Southwesterly line of said Lot 1, which intersects the Northeasterly curved line thereof at a point 150 feet arc measured Northwesterly of the Southeasterly corner of said Lot 1, in Scher' s Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 315 E. Northwest Highway ( PIN# 02- 14- 101- 009- 0000). SECTION 1: Special Use to permit a Medical Office ( Physical Therapy Clinic) at the subject property pursuant to Section 11. 03 ( d) ( 43) of the Palatine Zoning Ordinance, is hereby granted, subject to the following condition( s): 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the floor plan and business plan submitted by the Petitioner, Lisa Fischer, Team Rehabilitation, except as such plans may be changed to conform to Village Codes and Ordinances. SECTION 2: That a copy of the public notice is attached hereto and form a part of this ordinance. SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. PASSED: This % day of 6&-t, 9 hz-1r- , 2023 AYES: NAYS: b ABSENT:_ PASS: O APPROVED by me this 2023 Mayor ofMtfie Village c latine ATTESTED and FILED i lihe office of the Village Clerk this 0c* Jw r , 4— day of 2023 J Village Clerk 10/ 6/ 2023 1: 58 PM 2 Page 16 of 42 EXHIBIT A TO LETTER OF INTENT cn CD p F o 7L > rn M fi -ij T CL 8z= Page 17 of 42 2 k\ m TEAM KEHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 33900 Harper Ave, Suite 104, Clinton Township, MI 48035. Phone 586- 416- 9100. Fax 586- 416- 9103 August 14, 2023 Department of Planning & Zoning 200 E. Wood Street Palatine, IL 60067- 5339 To Whom It May Concern: Team Rehab is a network of therapist -owned outpatient physical therapy clinics. Since opening our first clinic in Farmington Hills, Michigan in 2001, we have grown to 133 clinics with locations in Michigan and into Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Our mission is to provide the best outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and experience clear improvements in their health. Our clinics receive the highest levels of patient satisfaction and our patients receive the best objectively measurable outcomes. A typical Team Rehab clinic will have a maximum of 15 patients at any one time and around 5 employees so that we can provide intensive hands- on care. We continue to open additional clinics in order to make physical, occupational and speech therapy even more accessible to our patients, their friends and their family. 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Prospect Journal seal affixed hereto at Des Plaines,, Illinois this 7TH a Niles Journal day of SEPTEMBER A, D., 20 23 c a E Park Ridge -Golf Mill Journal s V cC 0 Prospect Heights Journal Q Rosemont Journal President Title of Corporate Officer Arlington Heights Topics Buffalo Grove Topics R County of Cook Palatine Topics State of Illinois Rolling Meadows Topics Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7TH day of 0 Wheeling Topics SEPTEMBER A. D., 2O 23 Suburban Journal 15TH Northwest Journal My commission expires the day of JULY A. D., 20 Y5 Packet Pg. 37 Page 19 of 42 Page 20 of 42 IV.B 158 N. Maple Street STAFF REPORT: TO: Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission Jan Wood, Chair FROM: R. Auer PETITIONER: Christopher Thomas, Owner PLAN NUMBER: VAR-000234-2025 BACKGROUND: The Petitioner is proposing to construct a 6-foot-tall fence in the side yard abutting a street (W. Wood Street) and set back 3 feet from the lot line. The initial plans submitted did not include landscaping. The Petitioners have since revised the plans to include landscaping and therefore removed that Variation from consideration. The variation must remain on the agenda as the revisions were subsequent to the published notice. Therefore, the petitioner is requesting: • Variation for a fence to be set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard, instead of the minimum required 5-foot setback. • Variation not to install landscaping material between the fence and the lot line abutting a public street. KEY ISSUES: • The Subject Property is zoned R-2 Single Family and is part of Schram's Subdivision, which was platted in 1927. • The applicant is proposing to construct a 6-foot-tall solid cedar fence, including landscaping, 3 feet from the side lot line abutting W. Wood Street. • Pursuant to 6.03(b)(4)(d)(ii) of the Village of Palatine Zoning code - the following standards are established for fences in a side yard abutting a street, abutting a side yard: o Fences are required to be set back at a minimum distance of 5 feet from the lot line. o Landscaping is required for fences that are set back 10 feet or less from the lot line. Page 21 of 42 o Landscaping must be a minimum of 36 inches in height and is subject to Planning and Zoning Department review. • Pursuant to 14.03(d)(1)(c) of the zoning ordinance, petitions for variation must not alter the essential character of the locality. To determine the character of the local area, Staff evaluated the fences in the surrounding area. Upon review of the surrounding area, fences abutting the street are near to the lot line, are open-style, and below 6 feet in height. The proposed fence — solid and 6-feet- tall — does not share a likeness with fences in the surrounding area. • In 2024, the property was granted a Special use to permit a 15-foot setback from the side yard lot line abutting the street (Wood Street) instead of the required setback of 20 feet for the R-2 zoning district. • The narrative submitted by the applicant states that the parkway along Wood Street establishes a sufficient setback between the fence and the sidewalk. The sidewalk location results in an atypical parkway design. The sidewalk immediately abuts the street as there is no landscape buffer separating it from the curb edge. The narrative also states that the proposed fence will reduce light projecting upon the lot as vehicles exit the Groves of Palatine subdivision. The petitioner's submitted materials visualize the light impacts. STANDARDS FOR A VARIATION: Standards for a Variation are found in Section 14.03 D (1) and (2) of the Zoning Code. Specifically, the Petitioners must show that the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by the regulations governing the district in which it is located; that the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances; and that the variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The Petition for Variation is attached, and the Petitioners have attempted to address the required standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The petitioner is proposing to construct a 6-foot fence set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard. While Staff understands that there are some unique qualities and fencing characteristics in this area (e.g.single-family residential home bounded on two sides by multi-family developments), the proposed 6-foot height and solid fencing elevation are dissimilar from some of the established fencing elements in the area. The proposed fence does not share qualities with corner yard fences in the surrounding area and does not satisfy the minimum standards for a variation.Therefore, Staff recommends denial of the requested Special Use. If the proposed height and fencing elevation opacity were revised after the Commission hearing - Staff would reevaluate its recommendation and present to the respective authority. If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, Staff recommends the following conditions: Page 22 of 42 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the Site Plan and Elevations submitted by Chris Thomas, petitioner, except as such plans may be changed to conform to the Village’s Codes and Ordinances. 2. A final landscaping plan shall be submitted in a manner acceptable to the Director of Planning & Zoning. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Aerial Map 2. Variation Application - 158 N. Maple St 3. Site Plan and Fence Elevation 4. Petitioner narrative & landscaping plan 5. Spot Survey 6. O-088-24 - 152 N. Maple - SU 7. Letter of Opposition 8. Public Notice Page 23 of 42 158 N Maple Street 0 450 900 Print Date: 1/15/2026 Notes ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Page 24 of 42 VARIATION APPLICATION Department of Planning & Zoning 200 E. Wood Street  Palatine, IL  60067-5339 Telephone: (847) 359-9047  Fax (847) 963-6247 Petitioner Name Business Name (if applicable) Christopher Thomas Subject Property Address 158 N. MAPLE ST Palatine, IL 60067 Please provide a description of your proposed request: Request for variance of fence ordinance for corner lot use in consideration of unusual inboard parkway and narrow lot. Petitioner Justification Variations shall not be granted except on findings based upon the evidence in each specific case. Please address the following standards as these will be used in considering the specific relief you are seeking. That the property cannot yield a reasonable return if used only under the conditions allowed by the regulations governing the zoning district in which it is located: 158 N Maple's parkway is inboard. If the fence ordinance variance is not granted there will be 12' from the sidewalk to the fence and only 10' on the side yard will be fenced due to the unusual parkway and sidewalk arrangement. That the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances: 158 N Maple is a narrow corner lot with an inboard parkway. There is 15' setback from the side of the home to the lot line and from the lot line there is another 7' to the sidewalk where the sidewalk abuts the roadway. In most situations a sidewalk divides the parkway from the lot line, where in the situation of 158 N Maple it is the opposite where the parkway divides the lot line from the sidewalk. As a result we would like a variance to place our fence on the corner lot line abutting the roadway (north line). Page 25 of 42 That the Variation, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: No character shall be altered In order to supplement the above standards, the Planning and Zoning Commission may also consider the following: a. The particular surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the property. b. A unique hardship for the property not generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district. c. The request is not based on a desire to make more money out of the property. d. The petitioner has not created the alleged hardship for the property. e. The request will not be detrimental the public welfare or other properties in the neighborhood. f. The request will not impair supply of light and air to adjacent properties, substantially increase the danger of fire, endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair neighboring property values. No impairment to adjacent properties, no increase in danger or safety of public or diminishment of property values shall be incurred. Page 2 of 2 Page 26 of 42 Page 27 of 42 Page 28 of 42 Page 29 of 42 Page 30 of 42 Page 31 of 42 Page 32 of 42 Page 33 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. 0- 88- 24 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AT THE VACANT LOT NORTH OF 152 N. MAPLE STREET SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAPLE STREET AND WOOD STREET Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and Village Council of the Village of Palatine on October 14, 2024 Page 34 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. -l/" 9 A AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AT THE VACANT LOT NORTH OF 152 N. MAPLE STREET SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAPLE STREET AND WOOD STREET) WHEREAS, pursuant to a petition and public hearing on October 8, 2024, of which public notice was given as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Palatine, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Palatine, in such case made and provided, has held such public hearing and reported their findings relative to a request for a Special Use to permit a home to be setback 15 feet from the side yard abutting a street lot line, instead of the required 20 feet pursuant to pursuant to Section 10. 06 ( h) ( 4) of the Palatine Zoning Ordinance on the following legally described property: LOT 12 IN SACHRAM' S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVSION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1927, AS DOCUMENT NO 9695691 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as vacant lot north of 152 N. Maple Street ( southwest corner of Maple Street and Wood Street) PIN 02- 15- 411- 019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Village Council of the Village of Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, acting in the exercise of their home rule power that: 10/ 11/ 2024 1: 28 PM Page 35 of 42 ORDINANCE NO. 0- Page 2 of 2 SECTION 1: Special Use to permit a home to be setback 15 feet from the side yard abutting a street lot line, instead of the minimum required 20 feet pursuant to pursuant to Section 10. 06 ( h) ( 4) of the Palatine Zoning Ordinance, is hereby granted, subject to the following condition(s): 1. The Special Use shall substantially conform to the plans submitted by Petitioner updated 10/ 09/ 2024 except as such plans may be changed to conform to Village Codes and Ordinances. SECTION 2: That a copy of the public notice is attached hereto and form a part of this ordinance. SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. PASSED: This _ day of oCt. , 2024 AYES: s NAYS: 6) ABSENT: 0 PASS: D APPROVED by me this day of aC-toAe-r , 2024 r of the Village,, o( Palatine ATTESTED and FILED in the office of the Village Clerk this day of b' t zr , 2024 Village Clerk 10/ 11/ 2024 1: 28 PM 2 Page 36 of 42 PLAT OF SURVEY OF SCALE: I' - 20 FEET LOT 12 IN SCHRAM' S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1927, AS DOCUMENT NO. 9695691, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. BUILDING BUILDING BUILDING ENVELOPE: ENVELOPE: ENVELOPE: 38' 38'38' XX 51' 51' 51' NORTH: 15'15' SETBACK WEST: 40'40' SETBACK SETBACK SOUTH: 5'5' SETBACK EAST: EAST: 30' SETBACK SETBACK STREET STREET STREET R.R.R. O.O.O. W.W.W. 66' 66' 66' CROSS CROSS CROSS ININ IN CONC. CONC. 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MAPLE ST 0 0 0 Count; of COOK _ and State of Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior to date of the first publication of the notice attached hereto, and that said newspaper( s) complies with the requirements of Paragraphs 5 and 10, Chapter 100, of the Illinois Revised Statutes. ONE Further, that the notice, of which the attached is a true copy, was published times in the said ONE successive week( s) and that the first publication newspaper( s), namely once each week for SEPTEMEBR__ of Said notice was made on the 19TH day of A. D. 20 24 and the last publication thereof was made on the 19TH day of SEPTEMBER D. 20 24 rr i;• CIAL SEAL r Your Legal appeared the following Journal & Newspapers in Topics I IMOTARY MARY ALICE WENZL PUBLIC, STATE OF ILLINOIS y Gomrnissi ri Ex ices 07/ 1512025 Des Plaines Journal, Inc.) 11 Des Plaines Journal r; U4. s- [- Elk Grove Village Journal IN Wi+ INC., has caused NTHE yHEREOF, this certificate IBES to be signed PLAINES JOURNAL, and its corporate Mt. Prospect Journal seal affixed hereto at Des Plaines, Illinois this 19TH day of SEPTEMBER _ A. D. 20 24 Niles Journal Park Ridge -Golf Mill Journal Prospect Heigtits Journal Rosemont Journal President__ Title of Corporate Officer Arlington Heignts Topics Buffalo Grove Topics Cook County of Palatine Topics I State of Illinois j u ! ailing Meadows Topics Subscribed and sworn to before me this _19TH— day of i Wheeling Topics SEPTEMBER` A. D., r2— 0. 4 Suburban Journal 1 15TH—.--- E] Northwest Journal My commission expires the— day of JULY - n Glenview Journal A, D., 20 25 Page 38 of 42 Ryan Auer From: bklaves@sbcglobal.net Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 7:10 PM To: Ryan Auer Subject: RE: var-000234-2025 [You don't o en get email from bklaves@sbcglobal.net. Learn why this is important at h ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden ﬁca on ] Cau on: This is an external email, Please take care when clicking links or opening a achments. When in doubt, please talk with the sender or check with VOP IT Please submit my e-mail as concern for the zoning request Bill Klaves (847) 727-9291 bklaves@sbcglobal.net -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Auer <RAuer@pala ne.il.us> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:22 PM To: bklaves@sbcglobal.net Subject: RE: var-000234-2025 Bill, Please conﬁrm if you would like to submit your previous email as a le er of objec on for the applica on. If so - We will include the email in the staﬀ report and verbalize to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Sensi ve informa on will be redacted. Ryan Auer | Planner Planning & Zoning Department 200 E. Wood Street | Pala ne, IL 60067 T: 847-359-9056 | RAuer@pala ne.il.us -----Original Message----- From: bklaves@sbcglobal.net <bklaves@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:59 PM To: Ryan Auer <RAuer@pala ne.il.us> Subject: var-000234-2025 [You don't o en get email from bklaves@sbcglobal.net. Learn why this is important at h ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden ﬁca on ] Cau on: This is an external email, Please take care when clicking links or opening a achments. When in doubt, please talk with the sender or check with VOP IT 1 Page 39 of 42 I am not sure of the material for the fence, but to be consistent with the other fences facing Wood, I would prefer a 3 . aluminum fence along Wood St. I would strenuously object to a privacy fence. The 3 vs. 5 is not a big issue for me. Bill Klaves 364 W. Wood (847) 727-9291 bklaves@sbcglobal.net 2 Page 40 of 42 Page 41 of 42 PUBLIC NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 PM, in the Village Council Chambers in Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street, relative to a request for the following: • Variation for a fence to be set back 3 feet from a side lot line abutting a street abutting a side yard, instead of the minimum required 5-foot setback. • Variation not to install landscaping material between the fence and the lot line abutting a public street. The property is commonly known as 158 N. Maple Street. The Petitioner is proposing to construct a 6-foot-tall fence in the side yard abutting a street (W. Wood Street), abutting a side yard abutting a street. The proposed fence does not include required landscaping, pursuant to 6.03(b)(4)(d)(ii) of the Palatine Zoning Ordinance, along W. Wood Street. The above petition has been filed by Christopher Thomas, Owner, and is available for examination in the office of the Village Clerk, 200 E. Wood Street. FILE #: VAR-000234-2025 VILLAGE OF PALATINE Jan Wood, Chair Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission Page 42 of 42